Doing nice clean work will make the project. But don’t forget to trim the flashing and weep ropes and wash the brick before you leave the job!
Cleaning Brick
Posted in Brick and Block, Pointers Caulkers, Restoration, Trowel Trades
Tagged Cleaning Brick
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Restoring Terra Cotta
Replacing this terra cotta on a historical building in Chicago must have been a gratifying restoration project, It’s gotta be fun to find matching material!
Posted in Historic Masonry, Restoration
Tagged Restoration, terra-cotta, tile replacement
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Cavity Wall Failure
This masonry cavity wall failure was due to mortar build-up on the flashing in the cavity causing the drainage to be restricted and moisture to build up. This job was shut down for inspection! The graffiti makes up for it, I guess.
